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NAADAC-MAC Exam

Basics of Addiction Counseling

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A drug that affects the central nervous system psychoactive substance
T/F Withdrawal: After repeated administration a dose produces a reduced effect False: Tolerance
What is a treatment application? Methos of detoxification, stabilization and maintenance that is unique to each client in order to facilitate sobriety
Alterations in perception and or judgement caused by a psychoactive substance are known as psychological effects
What is the difference between method of administration and mechanism of action? Method of administration refers to way in which substance is ingested, mechanism of action refers to the process and interactions that take place inside the body and brain that create desired and side effects
Differentiate between use, abuse, and dependence Use: single episode of psychoactive substance self-administration; Abuse: misuse of a psychoactive substance, usually for recreation; Dependence: behavioral pattern of compulsive psychoactive substance use
What are the 4 levels of psychoactive substance use that described frequency and severity? 1) recreational- social setting, infrequent 2) circumstantial- desire to obtain specific effect within a certain context 3)Intensified use, daily/near daily use, low to moderate doses- need for relief 4) Compulsive use- dangerous/severe, daily/near daily
The DSM-IV-TR distinguishes abuse from dependence in what ways? Abuse need only have 1 or more criterian within a 12 month period, while dependence requires 3 or more in a 12 month period. Dependence necessitates tolerance and withdrawal
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